Akane red japanese maples Growth to about 8 feet

Growth to about 8 feet

(in very hot areas give partial shade in afternoon)

The medium sized leaf is colored blue-green with creamy white margins

Radiant has amazing variegation

Hardy – but prefers afternoon shade in hot sunny locations

Akane red japanese maples Growth to about 8 feetAkane is a wonderful, showy palmatum that emerges with bright gold and orange leaves in the spring with deep salmon pink margins. The beautiful spring color of Akane lasts for over a month, with the leaves turning to a chartreuse green in the spring and summer. Akane means deep red in Japanese and is associated with the glowing evening sky, as is reflected by the spring foliage. Fall color shows more oranges and yellows. Akane is a compact, upright,